Name: GH527AV HP 300GB 15K RPM SAS 3Gb/s 3.5-inch Hot-Pluggable Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: GH527AV
Price: 126.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The GH527AV HP 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive provides fast and reliable storage primarily used in enterprise server environments. It fits standard 3.5-inch bays and supports hot-swapping, making it suitable for high-demand applications where uptime and data throughput are vital.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	GH527AV

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Workstations
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028 in
Width	4.0 in
Depth	5.787 in
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.0 x 5.787 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This HP 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is built for environments demanding fast, dependable storage solutions. It’s commonly found in servers and enterprise storage systems where quick data access and transfer speeds are critical. Designed for IT professionals managing data centers or businesses requiring robust storage, this drive balances capacity and speed efficiently. Its hot-pluggable feature allows for easy swap-out without system downtime, making it ideal for continuous operation scenarios. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency and boosts overall system performance Single-port SAS interface offers compatibility with a wide range of enterprise hardware Durable 3.5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays in servers and arrays Hot-pluggable capability allows for quick replacement and upgrades without shutting down equipment Reliable mechanical design suited for demanding business applications and workloads This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise servers, RAID arrays, and storage units where fast, consistent data access is essential. Its role is crucial in environments that can’t afford delays or downtime, supporting everything from transaction processing to virtualization.

Use Cases
The GH527AV HP 300GB 15K RPM SAS hard drive is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers where high-speed data access and reliability are critical. It benefits IT professionals managing server infrastructures that demand fast storage for transactional workloads and high-throughput applications. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization environments that require rapid read/write speeds for multiple concurrent virtual machines. Deployments in rack-mounted servers handling database operations with demanding I/O patterns. Storage clusters in enterprise IT setups where consistent uptime and hot-swappable components minimize service disruptions. Backup and archive servers in SMB networks that prioritize quick access to frequently changing data sets. Edge computing nodes needing durable, fast storage solutions with the flexibility of hot-plug maintenance. This drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering sustained performance and facilitating scalability within server architectures. Its hot-pluggable design supports rapid maintenance and reduces downtime, making it suitable for environments where continuous availability is essential.